I've been pushing Kiven pretty hard lately, so I'm pretty pumped about this exclusive. We're bringing you a stream of their excellent new EP Step today, head to their AP.net profile to get in on it. The band is also offering a free download of "The Blur Ensues" and "Release" here. Like what you hear? Buy it here. My usual RIYL consists of Thrice, Circa Survive and Minus the Bear but I think you can throw a little The Mars Volta and even hints of Young the Giant in this one. Let us know what you think in the replies!

Crowns' forthcoming self-titled EP is streaming in full here. The EP is set to be released on the 5th of March and the band will support Sharks on their upcoming UK tour. Dates can be seen in the replies.

Like Bright Eyes? You'll probably like up-and-coming artist PJ Bond. We're streaming his latest EP, 22, April: Vienna, Austria over at his AP.net Profile. Like what you hear? Head here to purchase the album, and as usual, let us know what you think in the replies.

Today we are streaming The City Lives' impressive self-titled EP. These Oklahoma guys make alternative rock music seem easy. Listen to the EP on their AP.net profile and let us know what you think in the replies.